Niklas Kronwall, Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm also scored for the Red Wings, who have won three in a row and seven of 11.

Sharks 3, Capitals 2 — Dany Heatley and Ryane Clowe scored in the third period to move host San Jose into second place in the tightly packed Pacific Division race.

Joe Pavelski had a shorthanded goal and Antti Niemi made 23 saves for the Sharks, who followed up last week’s 2-0 win at Washington with another one. The Caps have lost four of five, and have five goals in the four losses.

Predators 3, Canucks 1 — Nick Spaling and Mike Fisher scored 49 seconds apart in the second period, and Nashville beat visiting Vancouver for its third victory in four games.

Martin Erat had a goal and an assist, and Fisher’s goal was his first since he was traded to Nashville a week ago.